Automation Engineer; Custom n8n Connector Development

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain a custom n8n connector (node) that integrates with internal APIs to power robust automation workflows. This role is ideal for a hands‑on engineer with strong JavaScript/Type Script, Node.js, and API integration experience who enjoys building reliable, production‑grade automation tools.

• Design and develop custom n8n connectors (nodes) using JavaScript and Type Script, ensuring alignment with n8n’s node architecture.
• Build and maintain RESTful API integrations, including authentication, pagination, rate limiting, retries, and error handling.
• Write clean, modular, and maintainable code with strong attention to performance and reliability.
• Create unit and integration tests using modern testing frameworks (e.g., Playwright).
• Optimize API interactions using JSON manipulation, schema validation, batch operations, caching, and exponential backoff strategies.
• Develop clear, comprehensive documentation for connector usage, including parameters, examples, and sample workflows.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and UX stakeholders to ensure intuitive connector design (e.g., conditional fields, clear parameter labels).
• Follow best practices for secure credential management, input validation, and dependency audits.
• Optionally implement webhook support and observability features such as logging and metrics.
• Adhere to internal information security, confidentiality, and data privacy policies at all times.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 3+ years of professional experience with JavaScript and Type Script.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience with Node.js (v18+ preferred).
• Proven experience integrating and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with workflow automation platforms such as n8n, Zapier, or Make.
• Strong understanding of asynchronous programming and modern JavaScript patterns.
• Experience using Git for version control and npm/yarn for package management.
• Comfortable writing and maintaining automated tests and debugging API interactions.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.

• Prior experience building or extending custom n8n nodes.
• Familiarity with n8n’s internal structure (execute methods, credentials, data linking).
• Experience implementing webhooks for real‑time integrations.
• Exposure to SQL and/or No
  
  SQL databases.
• Contributions to open‑source projects or a portfolio demonstrating automation workflows or API integrations.

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• PTO

Salary range $100,000 – $125,000 (depending on experience)

Full‑time, benefits‑eligible position

Hybrid work environment (2 days per week onsite) or remote options available.

Location:

Schaumburg, IL or remote (within the U.S.).

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.